Balloon Race Team

Staff:

Pete Copeland, Executive Director
Melissa Ung, Event Coordinator
Mia Wood, Event Assistant
Natalie Castro, Event Assistant
Ash Baker, Event Assistant

Board of Directors:

Chris Dondero, President – BBSI
Michael Buis, Vice President – PacStates
Mike Klaich, Treasurer – EideBailly, CPAs
Pilar M. Aldecoaotalora, Secretary
Nancy Gilbert, General Council – Attorney-at-Law
Tony Rivara, Pilot Representative – GBRR Pilots
Ed Buzzetti, Board Member – Grounds Specialist
Frank Picone, Board Member – RE/MAX Gold
Ron Smith, Board Member – Voice of The Great Reno Balloon Race
Ginnie Kersey, Board Member
Peggy Stromer, Board Member

Flight Operations:

Katie Griggs, Flight Director
Aaron Dieringer, Launch Commander
Barry Varischetti, Chief Safety Officer
Allen Anderson, Sr., Chief Competition Officer
Jason Smith, Competition Officer
Ken Azevedo, Competition Officer

Committee Leaders:

Brenda Mercer, Crewing
Sean Murray, Field
BJ Marietta, Field
Nina Roseburrough, Rangers
Dianna Krueger, Cloud 9
Ciara Cihak, Cloud 9
Robin Bissell, Merchandise
Nancy Barto, Merchandise